Japanese Fruits

On this page we will learn simple Japanese words and phrases related to fruits. The Japanese word for fruits is Kudamono. Fruits were eaten as a desert from the Edo period. They thought that eating fruit would release the heat from eating meat and fish. Most of the fruits in Japan are imported so can be expensive.

The main fruits that are grown in Japan are apples and mandarins. When eating fruit, many Japanese peel the fruit of apples, peaches and grapes. Apple pieces are often put in salted water so the color doesn't change to brown quickly.

Now have a look below to listen and learn simple Japanese words and sentences for fruits.